Hopkins Kaster Wed At Methodist Church In Moravia
Marolyn Hopkins and Pvt Donnie Kaster united in marriage Sunday afternoon at Grace Methodist church Moravia. Rev John Grenfell presided at 4 p m with immediate family present. Bride wore white gabardine suit and red rose corsage. Bridegroom from Des Moines wore dark suit. Both graduates of Moravia High School class of 1951. Bride employed as laboratory assistant at St Josephs hospital Centerville. Groom served in the Army after Morrells Packing Ottumwa job. He trained at Ft Leonard Wood and will attend Camp Chaffee after a 15 day furlough for an eight week course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hopkins
Centerville
Donnie Kaster
Forrest Kaster
Grace Methodist
Bill Hopkins
Rathbun
Ft. Leonard Wood
Camp Chaffee Ark
Inda Stevens
Des Moines
Yvonne Klingler
Winfield
Town
Edna Mae Luse
Chester Woodcock
Albia
Carl Tisue
Moravia
Ira Boyer
Mable
Bertha Coulson
Mary Louise Fisher
Fairfield
Mary Lou Raymie
Tadiock
Electronic-Radio-Television Institute
Omaha
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Wayne Lichly
Craig
Lester Paris
Waterloo
Ralph Freeman
Askaloosa
Lois Jack
Janet Hmiingler
Donnellson
Norma Proctor
Ames
Leland Mercer
Moravia Festival Names Officers and Sets 1954 Dates
The Moravia Fall Festival elected officers at a community building meeting. Roscoe Pennington was reelected president with Mearl Waller as vice president Ira Boyer as 2nd vice president Loyd Carter as secretary Rowena McFatridge as treasurer. Ladies Department led by Margaret Brooks with Virginia McDonough as vice president and Mrs Tra Boyer as 2nd vice president. Dates for 1954 are set for September 9 10 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Roscoe Pennington
Mear] Waller
Ira Boyer
Loyd Carter
Rowena McFatridge
Margaret Brooks
Virginia McDonough
Tra
Boyer
Shower honors Daryl Linn Tisue
Mrs. Virgil Johnson and daughter Margaret hosted a pink and blue shower for four weeks old Daryl Linn Tisue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tisue, last Tuesday evening. Guests played traveling bingo, watched the honoree open gifts, and enjoyed refreshments while a display was presented. Several local residents attended, with a few unable to attend due to prior commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Johnson
Margaret
Daryl Linn
Ronald. Tisue
Meen
Ne Callen
Annie
Francia Turner
Max Whicker
Walter Scott
Bones
Merle Talbert
Pamela
Mia
Gabe Johnson
Billy Callen
Ebon Taenin Seudgens
Cleo Ragan
Twentieth Century Group Meets at Mrs Hartinger Home
Members of the Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs AI Hartinger. Mrs Ira Robb presided. Mrs Frank Rogers read an article prepared by Mrs T B Cameron. Plans were made for a cooperative dinner at the January 28 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gub
Mra
AL. Hartinger
Ira Robb
Frank Rogers
T. B. Cameron
Local Servicemen promoted and arriving for leave
Corporal Broshar, son of Mr and Mrs Ches ter L Broshar Moravia, promoted at Fort McClellan Alabama after enlisting in September 1952. His wife Louise joined him. Quartermaster Third Class James E Woodward arrived on a 25 day leave visiting relatives en route from Norfolk aboard the aircraft carrier Coral Sea. Clair Kaster returned to Hammond Indiana to report for army service in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flee
William G. Broshar
Chester L. Broshar
Moravia
Chemical Corps Training Center
Fort McClellan
Alabama
Moravia High School
Corporal Broshar
Louise
James E. Woodward
Harley Woodward
Marshalltown
Norfolk
Coral Sea
Clair Kaster
Virgil Kaster
Hammond
Indiana
Oscar Main Injured In Timber Accident
Oscar Main suffered minor injuries while felling a tree on the M. H. Johnson farm southeast of town. A swerving limb threw him to the ground but he escaped serious harm, with Alec caring for him at his home in the west part of town before a possible move to the son’s residence for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Main
M. H. Johnson
Alec
Hilton Hustlers Plan Basketball Meeting Minutes 1954
The Hilton Hustlers held their regular monthly meeting on January 1, 1954, in Hilton. President DeWayne Clark led the session with the 4-H pledge recited. Minutes were approved and motions passed to pay hall light and coal bids and to schedule a basketball game with Georgetown. A talk on ladder safety by Raymond Clark was given, refreshments served, four new members were welcomed: Murray and Charles Rouse, Gary Charity, and Jerry Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton
DeWayne Clark
Georgetown
Raymond Clark
Murray
Charles Rouse
Gary Charity
Jerry Main
Paul Wilson
Richard Hawk
Jim Rogers
Paul Turner
Carl Rouse
Paul Koffman
Mark VanZante
Gary Rogers
James Pasut
Kenny Ellison
John Murdy
David Murdy
Ronald van Zante
Tom Koffman
Larry Spermeer
Bert Whit
Wewly-Weds Honored At Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Zeli Callen hosted a six o'clock dinner Tuesday for Pvt and Mrs Larry Tadlock and the Tadlocks two children Joy Irene and Naomi Sue along with Mr and Mrs Basil Tadlock and Charles Elaine Carl Tisue Wayne and Gary in a welcome home style family gathering before the couple departs Thursday for Fort Smith Arkansas where Tadlock will attend schooling at Camp Chaffee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeli Callen
Pvt
Larry Tedlock
Ft. Smith
Ark
Tadlock
Camp Chaffee
Grant Tadlock
Joy
Irene
Naomi Sue
Basil Tadlock
Charles
Elaine
Carl
Tisue
Wayne
Gary
Sew and So Club Party At McCloud Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud co hosted a Sew and So club party for members and families Saturday night at the McCloud home. Rook was played at four tables with Harold Mason and Mrs Harry Woodward winning prizes. Traveling prize went to Harold Manon. Hostesses served homemade ice cream cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Donald McCloud
McCloud
Sew and
Rook
Harold Mason
Harry Woodward
Harold Manon
Church Night Observed at Christian Church
January church observance held at First Christian Church with Mrs Arthur Van Darin Mrs Robitand and Mrs Ona Hain presiding after supper the group listened to recorded messages and hymns in Poe Nueuene area notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Siaserilig
Poe
Arthur van Darin
Eobitand
Ona Hain
Moravia Church Renamed First Christian Church
Officials announce the Moravia Church of Christ will be known as First Christian Church. After prior names including Christian Church and Church of Christ, legal papers have been filed to formalize the new title as the church proceeds with the name change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Church of Christ
First Christian Church
The
Christian Church
Eat Christian Church
Moravia Teams In Pair of Victories
Moravia Mohawks and Mohawkettes won both Friday and Tuesday games, defeating Mystic and Pulaski at home. Girls star Joyce Martin led with 28 points and Judy Martin added 16, while Paul Wilson and Jim McCord led the boys with late free throws and a 46-42 win. Upcoming tests include matches with Louisville, Troy, Corydon, and a conference tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mystic
Pulaski
Tassel
Myattic
Sawyer
Brain
Joyce Marlin
Judy Martin
Carole Broshar
Moravia Mohawks
Paul Wilson
Jim McCord
Tomlin
Woodward
Rose
Bill Woodward
Bishop
Moravia Girls
Ual
Joyce
Joyce Martin
Mitzi Sawyer
Frances Ann Kaster
MHS
Pulaskite
MacDanel
Jerry
P. D. Woodward
Louisla
Troy
Corydon
Mrs Amos Robinson Dies at Moulton
Word came Tuesday night of the death in Moulton of Mrs Amos Robinson the last surviving member of her family. Her son arrived home just minutes before she passed away and attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs Clint Pax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Robinson
Moulton
Clint
E U B church ladies dinner Wednesday January 20
The E U B church ladies invitation announces a dinner on Wednesday January 20 with ham as the menu item.
Guy Vincent Injured in Mine Accident at Centerville
Guy Vincent, 38, a loader at the Hitchens coal mine in Centerville, was injured Friday when caught beneath a roof fall of rock and slate. He sustained a crushed pelvis, a broken ankle, and numerous bruises and will be hospitalized for an extended period. The Vincent family, from Moravia, moved here several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Vincent
Moravia
Hitchens
Centerville
Vincent
3M Woodward Honored at Family Dinner
A family dinner was held Sunday at the Wm. Woodward home honoring Quartermaster James E. Woodward, home on leave. Attending were Mrs. O G Woodward, Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward, Mr and Mrs Harley Woodward and Jerry, Mr and Mrs Norman Bangert of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and children Beverly Woodward of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
Quatermaster
James E. Woodward
Prestlet
O. G. Woodward
Harry Woodward
Harley Woodward
Jerry
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
Frank Woodward
Beverly Woodward
Dee Moines
March of Dimes Drive Planned for Thursday and Friday
Mrs Grace Veach chairs with Mrs Hazel Sanders as co chair to canvass the town Thursday and Friday visiting homes and business places. A large group including Mrs Birdie Main Mrs Maude Coltrain Mrs N R Ward and many others will assist with the effort at the schoolhouse team members listed for doorstep outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Veach
Hazel Sanders
March of Dimes
Birdie Main
Maude Coltrain
N. R. Ward
George Firkins
Ira Robb
Leonard Palmer
Bert Turner
Larry Brooks
Eleanor Miller
John Spencer
Merle Smith
Jay Oehler
Harold Hoffman
Dan Mihalovich
Louis Schaffner
Gerald Morgan
Karly Tuttle
Joyce Hiatt
Mrs Bargahn Undergoes Surgery At Collins Hospital
Mrs Kenneth Barghahn underwent surgery Monday at Collins Hospital in Knoxville. The brief notice lists her as the patient and cites the hospital location and the day of the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Barghahn
Collins Hospital
Knoxville
Callen Tadlock Nupidl Vows In Moravia Church
Joan Callen and Larry Tadlock wed at Evangelical United Brethren Church Moravia on Sunday January 10. Rev E R Stroud officiated at 2:00 pm. Bride wore nylon net gown. attendants included Irene Tadlock and Kathryn Freeman. Reception for 140 guests followed in church basement. After a brief honeymoon the couple will live in Fort Smith Arkansas during Tadlock’s leadership training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Callen
Larry Tadlock
E. U. B. Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church of
Moravia
Mera
Zell Callen
Larry O. Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
E. R. Stroud
Marie Lichty
Irene Tadlock
Kathryn Freeman
Oskaloosa
Naomi Sue Tadlock
Craig Lichty
Thomas Proctor
Ames
Iowa
Delbert
Darrell Boyer
Janet Broshar
Lohengrin
Mendelasohn
James Main
Mrs Edgar Simmons Dies At Home Here
Mrs Edgar Simmons dies at her Moravia home after a long illness. Born Jessie Annette Dotson near Unionville Iowa June 1 187? she was 79 years 7 months 8 days old. She married Edgar Simmons in 1892 and they had 11 children, eight living. Survived by husband and children Henry Tracy Forrest Albia Floyd Elijah Maude Anderson Goldie Anderson Velma Luse Vera Bailey, plus three sisters and two brothers, 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. One grandchild Harold Eugene Simmons serves in France. Three children and three sisters predeceased. Funeral Monday Jan 11 at 2:00 from Turner Funeral Home with Rev John Grenfell officiating. burial Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Annette Dotson
Unionville
Iowa
Moravia
Edgar Simmons
Edgar
Henry
Tracy
Forrest
Albia
Floyd
Elijah
Maude Anderson
Albie
Goldie Anderson
Velma Luse
Centerville
Vera Bailey
Markle Whiteside
Edith Prose
Monroe Cuy, Mo
Martha Shackleton
Eagleaville
John Dotson
Udell
Fred Déteon
Harold Eugene Simmons
Air Force
France
Cecil
Ralph
Clara Cousins
Nell Pelkington
Florence Lockman
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Hillcrest Cemetery
Card of thanks for Edgar Simmons
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown through the events surrounding the death of our beloved mother and wife Edgar Simmons and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Simmons
Wood cutting crew aids town with wood gathering
A group led by Frank Wilson and Ralph Spencer cut a large pile of wood Friday three northwest of town using two wood saws, tractors, and wagons. Mrs. Woodward provided doughnuts and coffee for participants. Injured resident Mr. Woodward, hurt in a fall last August, is slowly improving and on crutches. Participants include Frank and John Wilson, Ray McCloud, Harold Mason, Trenton Wilson, Ralph Shelquist, Ralph Turner, Harry Woodward, and Eugene Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Frank Wilson
Ralph Spencer
Woodward
Frank and
John Wilson
Ray McCloud
Harold Mason
Trenton Wilson
Ralph Shelquist
Ralph Turner
Harry Woodward
Eugene Boyer
Marie Van Dorin Home From Hospital Stay
Marie Dianne, five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin, was brought home Sunday from St Josepha hospital in Centerville where she had been a patient since January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dianne
Sylvan van Dorin
St. Josepha Hospital
Centerville
Band Mothers Plan Spin et Piano Purchase at School
January band mothers meeting led by president Mrs D E Bishop discussed band activities and plans to buy a new spinet piano for the school with the club contributing funds. Refreshments served by Mrs George Firkins and Mrs Emery Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
D. E. Bishop
James Main
George Firkins
Emery Hiatt
Young Adults Fellowship Meeting at Methodist Church
The church basement hosted the monthly fellowship for the young adult Sunday school class on Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward and Basil Tadlock provided refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Ron Woodward
Basil Tadlock
Hawk Enters Laughlin Hospital After Kirksville Trip
Mr and Mrs E G Hawk with son Harold traveled to Kirksville Missouri where Mr Hawk entered Laughlin hospital for surgery Tuesday. Mrs Hawk remained with him in Kirksville during his hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
Harold
Kirksville
Hawk
Laughlin Hospital
Booster club to meet in January dinner at 6:38
The Booster club will hold its regular January meeting on Thursday January 14 at the First Casistion with dinner served at 6 38 PM.
Rebekah Lodge Set for Jan 25 Installation at Centerville
Mrs. Verta Hoffman presided at the regular Rebekah meeting as plans for a joint installation on January 25 were finalized. Centerville installing team to perform the work with officers named including Mrs. Raymond Charity as Noble Grand and Mrs. Frank Wilson as right support to Noble Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verta Hoffman
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
Regnar
Rebekah
Centerville
Raymond Charity
Frank Wilson
Lula Tillmont
Melissa Felton
R. R. Pennington
Leonard Palmer
Mettie Roland
Paul Spencer
Ira Robb
Ivan Harsh
Clara Trelan
Harold Hudgens
Guardian
George Firkins
Gerald Morgan
Raymond Ashby
D. E. Bishop
Nell Utterback
Harold Hoffman
Carrie Tisue
Services Tuesday For Mrs. Clint Paxston
Bertha Bell Paxston born August 8 1874 daughter of Hiram and Druzilla Stocker died January 9 1954 at home east of Moravia aged 79 years 5 months and 1 day. Survived by two daughters in law one son in law five grandchildren two great grandchildren one sister Naomi Robingon of Moulton and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday January 12 at 2:00 pm from the Swarm home with burial at Sales cemetery. Paxston Family thanks helpers during sickness death and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bell Paxston
Hiram and
Druzilla Stocker
Moravia
Clint Pexston
Simeon
Marion
Ellis Stocker
Mim Rehegen
Jane Tharphinson
Icel Nasalroad
Naomi Robingon
Moulton
W. F. T. Evans
Sales Cemetery
Girls Missionary Guild Meeting at Emery Hiatt Home
The girls missionary guild of the E U B church met Monday evening at the Emery Hiatt home with Mardeena and DeLoris Hiatt leading. Janie Sawyer led the program, with Maxine Firkins Irene Tadlock Carol Broshar and the Hiatts taking part. Miss Broshar presided over the business meeting. During social hour Mitzi S a ver and Mrs Emery Tratt served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild of the
E.U.B. Church
Mardeena
DeLoris Hiatt
Janie Sawyer
Maxine Firkins
Irene Tadlock
Carol Broshar
Miss Broshar
Mitzi Sawver
Emery Tratt
Thankful neighbors helped with wood supply needs
A brief note of gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted in gathering wood and supporting our sustained supply, expressing deep appreciation for their kindness and efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Thank you for the flowers and kindness in hospital
A personal note from Mr and Mrs Russell Brown expresses gratitude for flowers cards letters and deeds during a family member's hospital stay and recovery acknowledging the support was deeply appreciated and will not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brown
Grace Whitehead thanks for support during illness
Grace Whitehead thanks everyone who sent cards letters gifts and food and the W S C S for the box while she was sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Whitehead
Neighborly thanks for helpers with wood and coal
Leo Puxaton expresses gratitude to neighbors who assisted with getting up and sawing wood and for a load of coal. He notes that their kindness will not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Puxaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marolyn Hopkins
Daryl Linn Tisue
20Th Century
Hartinger
Amos. Robinson
Aoe
Band Mothers
Flan Spinet
E. G
Oobter Club
Clint Paxston
Paxston
Girls Guild
Emery Hiatt Home
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